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Agarwood

At a glance, the Agar tree is an ordinary plant growing deep within the tropical forests of Asia. Yet something special happens if the tree is infected by fungus - the tree creates a resin as a defense mechanism. Over an extensive period of time (up to 100 years), the resin saturates the wood, resulting in a dark heartwood with a divine fragrance. This rare wood is Agarwood (also commonly called Aloeswood, Gaharu or Oud). Agarwood is an amazing wood that has been highly prized for centuries.

Many believe Agarwood contains the positive life energy (Qi) of growth, expansion, new beginnings, nourishment and health.

The Lord Buddha called Agarwood the 'Scent of Nirvana'. In a world of noise, chaos and disruption, Agarwood balances our mind, body and spirit.